ball, and a cycle life of 500,000 insertions. The self
inductance of the contactor is 0.98 nH, insertion loss < 1
dB at 21. 9 GHz. The current capacity of each contactor is
four amps at 30°C temperature rise. Socket temperature
range is - 55°C to +180°C.
The socket also features a floating guide for precise
ball to pin alignment and a Bluetooth electronic module
integrated into the top portion of the socket (compression
plate). A thermo couple sensor is brought down from the
electronic circuitry to the internal socket cavity where the
BGA is placed. When the BGA is placed and compressed
against a printed circuit board (PCB) via the contact
element, the thermo couple touches the top BGA surface.
Power is applied to the BGA to start its function. As
the BGA starts functioning, heat is generated. This heat is
sensed by the thermocouple and fed to the electronic
circuitry where it is processed, then the temperature is
displayed via a Bluetooth mobile app. The app monitors
temperature continuously and provides results in graphical
format. This feature is very useful for testing during BGA
characterization. All BGA sockets can be integrated with
this smart feature depending on space availability. Custom
features can be added to any of the company’s standard
BGA sockets, as well. Contact Ironwood Electronics for a
price quote.
PIC32 HARMONY SOFTWARE
DECODER FRAMEWORK
Microchip Technology, Inc., now has available the PIC32 Harmony Software Decoder Framework and
Microsoft Windows Media Audio (WMA) Decoder Library
for 32-bit PIC32 microcontroller (MCU)-based consumer-audio application development within the MPLAB®
Harmony Integrated Software Framework. The WMA
Decoder Library includes a new modular framework for
audio decoders including support for MP3 and AAC,
allowing for easier audio application development.
Microchip’s Audio Decoder Framework allows for
audio software codecs to be easily added to a PIC32
design project. Rather than having to rewrite large sections
of application code, the framework allows for easier
integration into an existing customer application after the
corresponding decoder library has been purchased. The
WMA Decoder increases the depth of the library for
PIC32 MCU-supported audio decoders, in addition to
MP3 and AAC. This increases the range of audio formats
that designers can choose to support.
The audio decoder framework within the Harmony
environment allows designers to easily add, subtract, and
switch among various software-based audio decoders.
Additionally, including a WMA decoder gives developers
an even wider set of options and support for audio
playback.
The WMA Decoder Library is targeted for low cost
applications in consumer markets such as audio docks,
home audio receivers, and automotive head units. It gives
developers added flexibility in decoder options that play
back from internal or removable media. The addition of a
WMA Decoder Library further expands the audio
application flexibility of PIC32-based designs, building
upon existing USB and Bluetooth streaming audio
solutions.
The Microsoft WMA Decoder Library (part #s
SW320015 and SW320025-1HPM, $199.97 and $199.00)
is supported by Microchip’s free MPLAB Harmony
Integrated Software Framework and PIC32 Bluetooth
Audio Development Kit (part V320032, $199.99), all of
which are available now.
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For more information, contact:
Ironwood Electronics
www.ironwoodelectronics.com
For more information, contact:
Microchip
www.microchip.com